Accession Data:
Cissus verticillata (L.) Nicolson & C.E.Jarvis
- Common Name: Princess Vine
- Family: Vitaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: northern South America
- Uses: Medicinal: Plant extract used for rheumatism, epilepsy, stroke, as an antilipemic, and has such a well recognized benefits for diabetes one of its common names in Brazil is "Insulina".
In the tropical Americas, this plant is used in a variety of medicinal treatments. The sap of the stem has been used as a diuretic. It will cleanse the body though means of excretion and will aid in reducing fever. When blood flow as stopped in an extremity and the tissues are in sever danger of dying, also known as gangrene, the sap can be applied on the affected area. A poultice of crushed leaves can be made to treat swellings, sores, and ulcers. It will help the body excrete toxins that build up in these ailments. It will also help with snake bites. 3
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Plant Uses are for informational purposes only. EEB Greenhouses assume no responsibility for adverse effects from the use of any plants referred to on this site. Always seek advice from a professional before using any plant medicinally.
Accession Data:
- Accession # 198500824
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 1313 - NEOA: East Bench NC
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 10-08-2024
Classification:
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: core eudicots
- Order: Vitales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Vitaceae
- SubFamily: Vitoideae
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References (internal):
- EEB Greenhouse Holdings native to: Florida / Mexico Central / Mexico Northeast / Mexico Gulf / Mexico Northwest / Mexico Southwest / Mexico Southeast / Belize / Costa Rica / El Salvador / Guatemala / Honduras / Nicaragua / Panama / Bahamas / Bermuda / Cayman Is. / Cuba / Dominican Republic / Jamaica / Leeward Is. / Puerto Rico / Trinidad-Tobago / Windward Is. / French Guiana / Guyana / Suriname / Venezuela / Colombia / Ecuador / Galapagos / Peru / Brazil West-Central / Brazil Northeast / Brazil Southeast / Brazil North / Brazil South / Argentina Northeast / Argentina Northwest / Chile Central / Chile North / Paraguay
References (external):
- The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Last accessed on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.
- Cissus verticillata at ARS-GRIN. Last accessed on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.
- Useful Tropical Plants. Last accessed on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
- Images #00 (cropped) & #01 (original) by João Medeiros [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons. Last accessed Tuesday, 18 December, 2018.
data regenerated on Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:21:05 -0500 [bcm v4.0]
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